Festival of the patron saint Caterina

When: From 20 to 22 August

Where: Piazza Salandra,
Nardò,
Puglia

September

Open churches

The initiative is designed to give extra access outside times of mass celebrations to historical/artistic, cultural and religious sites.

When: From July to September

Where: Nardò historic centre

Other interesting things you can do in Nardò

Visit the Church of San Domenico

The Church of San Domenico was built in the XVI century.
Its facade is in Baroque style with an outstanding carved lower level and a beautiful portal.

Galatone

January

Festival of Saint Sebastiano

Patronal saint festival with illuminations, band concerts and fireworks.

When: 20 January

Where: Via Chiesa,
Galatone,
Puglia

May

Santissimo Crocifisso

Solemn celebrations in honour of SS. Crucifix of Mercy with a procession, streets lights, band concerts and fireworks.

When: From 2 to 4 May

Where: Via Chiesa,
Galatone,
Puglia

July

Festival of Sant'Anna

Religious festival with illuminations.

When: 26 July

Where: Via Chiesa,
Galatone,
Puglia

September

Madonna della Grazia

Religious festival with illuminations and band concerts, a procession and the festival of loaf and wine.

When: From 6 to 8 September

Where: Galatone,
Puglia

Santissimi Medici

Religious festival with illuminations and fireworks, a procession and festival of typical dishes of the area.

When: 25 and 26 September

Where: Galatone,
Puglia

Other things you can do in Galatone

Visit 'Del Crocifisso della Pieta' Sanctuary

the 'Del Crocifisso della Pieta' Sanctuary is a Baroque church built between 1696 and
1710. It has a richly decorated facade on three levels and an interior surmounted by magnificent
panelled ceilings and a large frescoed cupola.